Canon 5D vs Nikon D7100

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 5D vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was manufactured 8 years before the D7100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 5D scores vs the D7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D7100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D provides exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D against the D7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and D7100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D7100 will give you more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.